They came to America because they couldn't do this in England.
What is practice the religion of their choice
100
The City of Springfield has many famous sites that people visit
What are Forest Park, The Dr. Seuss National Sculpture Garden and the National Armory
100
This event was a major reason for the Boston Tea Party
What is the colonists refusal to pay tax on tea
100
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote about this famous patriot who warned people by horseback that "The British are coming!"
Who is Paul Revere
100
The year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed
What is 1776
200
The group that wanted to keep their religion 'pure'
What is the Puritans
200
This river runs from the north to south, starts in Vermont runs through Springfield and ends in Connecticut
What is the Connecticut River
200
This battle is famous because it is quoted as "the shot heard around the world" that started the American Revolution
What is the battle of Lexington and Concord
200
This patriot is famous for providing his signature on an important document. We use his name when we ask someone to put their signature on something
Who is John Hancock
200
The reason for the Declaration of Indpendence was
What is freedom from England
300
In Puritan times, the name of the place where citizens could hold important meetings and go to church
What is the meetinghouse
300
Even though people do not like these, they are used to pay for schools, police and fire department
What are taxes
300
The reason why the Battles of Lexington and Concord are important is
What is the beginning of the war with England
300
These famous patriots lived in Massachusetts during Revolutionary times and contributed to significant events
Who are John Adams, Paul Revere and John Hancock
300
"All men are created equal with certain unalienable right and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" comes from what document
What is the Declaration of Independence
400
On a map of the 21st century you would find this type of modern transportation
What is an airport
400
On holidays like Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day, the stars on the flag represent this
What are the 50 states
400
They are farmers and regular people who could be ready to fight in a "flash" if need be
Who are the Minutemen
400
This man is considered one of the Founding Fathers of our country, but you probably know him best for being an inventor (electricity) , printer and writer
Who is Benjamin Franklin
400
"Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Bear Arms and many more of these Bill of Rights were added to this document to protect citizens
What is The Constitution
500
The year is around 1670 and the Pilgrims are beginning to settle into Massachusetts
What is the 17th century
500
This man was responsible for settling Springfield in 1636
Who is William Pynchon from Roxbury, Massachusetts
500
This battle proved that American soldiers could fight and defeat the British soldiers
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
500
Another one of the Founding Fathers, this one is a second cousin to John Adams the President. He also played a big part in the Declaration of Independence
Who is Samuel Adams
500
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